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Show DIXIE OWL, ST. GEORGE, UTAH 17 Our Training School d problem, that of training teachers andteaching students at one and the same time. In both of its phases the problem is one of inducing the learner from a condition of relative dependence and wavering or unbalanced initative to temindependence, initative and pered by recognition of limitations, and appreciat-tio- n of society and institutions, and a desire to The use altruistically the powers achieved. achievement of independence in teaching, for the initiative in life, for teacher, and desired. ends are the the student, In view of the obvious difficulties of attaining the ends sought in training, and in view of the fact that it is our initial year as a training school, we feel to congratulate ourselves upon the results accomplished. We feel that we have maintained a standard school and at the same time trained more than a score of teachers whom we are proud to have represent us in the teaching field. Our critic teachers all recognize the very important (but in the past neglected) part of educa A training school has a two-fol- self-relianc- self-regulat- ed e, tion which emphasizes the development of life and morality from within, and sees that neither can be stuffed in or preached in or implanted in by external pressure. They recognize that this function is a teasing out of the life within, a clearing of the avenues and a furnishing of problems which may be used by the learner in developing himself, let him be either child or training teacher. They know that democracy is the hope of our age and that it is made possible through living it, not through talking it; hence the spirit of freedom and the demand for self control in their rooms. They know, too, that self control comes neither automatically nor spontaneously, but is an acquired and slowly developed thing, hence their patience in otherwise trying circumstances. Our teacheis who are receiving training are of as good material as our state affords. With the training they have received we are not over sanguine when we predict for them successful careers as competent, safe, moral teachers. We are thankful to be associated with such John T. Woodbury, Jr, teachers and students. |
